Konkani – English Word Guide

[Tony Martin]

Konkani – English 

Word Guide

 

 

KNOW  YOUR  FISH

 

Bangdo (Harro)	Horse mackerel
Bangdo	Mackerel
Bale	Ribbon fish
Bankochcho	Porcupine fish
Bande	Flying dragon
Bebu	Cuttle fish
Bakado	Blue fin tuna
Bombill	Bombay duck
Burranto	Glass perchlet
Bonzale	Anchory
Bing(ped)	Other sardine
Capsali	Golden anchory
Chamat	Tripon fish
Chikale	Murrels
Combo	Butterfly fish
Callas	Grunter
Chanak	Perch
Diana	Leather jacket
Dawak	Herring
Dinas	Carp
Dodiaro	Croakers
Galmo	Shrimps
Ghugum	Flying dragon
Gholshi	Milk filsh
Ghol	Jew fish
Gur	Jew fish
Gobro	Rock fish/Rock Cod
Halwa	Black pomfret
Ingi	Spiny eel
Jibra	Gizzard shark
Jibber	Mud shad
Kapi	Silver belly
Karli	Silver bar
Kurli	Crab
Kalvam	Oysters
Karkaro	Crescent perch
Kalunder	Pearl spot
Kanara mori	Shark
Ker	Indian tarpon
Khamp	Moon Fish
Luchok (luski)	Sucker fish
Lepo	Sole, flounder
Mutre kamp	Moorish idol
Mori	Shark
Mankio	Squids
Mud’doshi	Lady fish
Pedve	Indian shad
Phadki	Skate
Palu	Red mullet (Goat fish)
Pamplet	White pomfret/butter fish
Potting	Fresh water prawns
Phursandi	Gobids
Rawans	Indian salmon
Rane	Bream/Red Snapper
Shevto	Gray mullet
Sangott	Cat fish
Sungott	Prawns
Shivod kurli	Lobster
Shinanio	Mussels
Shetuk	Silver perch
Sheluk	Horse mackerel
Surgunti	Silver pomfret
Saundas	Butter fish
Shokk	Electric ray
Sunare	Cat, zebra shark
Tambde	Flying dragon
Tharle	Oil sardine
Tisrio	Clams
Tambso	Moses perch
Tonki	Barkuda
Tonki (lamb)	Smooth flute mouth
Tadpani	Painted eel
Tarsulo	Sardine
Unkir	Flying dragon
Visvonn	Kingfish (Seer)
Valm	Eel
Vimsi	Saw fish
Verli	White sardine
Waghi	Jumbo prawns
Waghlem	Ray
Xinanio	Mussels
Xivod	Lobster
Xetuk	Silver perch

 

KNOW  YOUR  SPICES

 

Alem	Ginger
Amshann	Tamarind
Arraroot	Arrowroot
Badam	Almonds
Bodeshop	Aniseed
Holodh	Turmeric
Hing	Asafoetida
Jeeti khotmir	Coriander leaves
Jeerem	Cumin seeds
Jaipatri	Mace
Kesar	Saffron
Kismis	Raisins
Khus khus	Poppy seeds
Kandea biyam	Onion seeds
Kanddo	Onion
Kodipath	Curry leaves
Khotmir	Coriander
Khotmir (jiti)	Coriander leaves
Losun	Garlic
Lonvgam	Cloves
Miryam	Black pepper
Miryam	Red pepper (pungent) cayenne
Maethi	Fenugreek
Misang	Chilly
Misang (horvi)	Green chilly
Misang (lal)	Red chilly
Mit	Salt
Onvom	Oregano
Pudina	Menthol mint
Soda	Baking powder
Shahjeera	Caraway seed
Soot	Sukhem alem
Sasvam	Mustard seeds
Tej panam	Bay leaf
Tikki	Cinnamon
Teifoll	Tymol seeds
Til	Sesame seeds
Velchi	Cardamoms
Vinagr	Vinegar
Zaifoll	Nutmeg

 

KNOW  YOUR  CEREALS

 

Bat	Rice
Bat (ukda)	Paraboiled rice
Bat (suroi)	Not paraboiled rice
Chirmuleo	Puffed rice
Dhaneacho konn	Grain
Chibood	Musk melon
Chovli	Cow peas
Dal	Pulses
Gonv	Wheat
Gonde	Millet
Jowar	Millet
Kulid	Horse gram
Moongachi dal	Split green gram
Maida	Wheat flour (refined)
Moong	Kidney bean
Masoor dal	Lentil
Mok’ko	Maize
Nachne/gonde	Ragee
Phov	Pressed rice/flattened
Rawa	Semolina
Shevyo	Vermicelli
Sorad	Barley
Tandool	Rice
Toor dal	Pigeon pea (Split Red gram)
Ud’danchi dal	Split black gram
Vatane	Peas

 

KNOW  YOUR  VEGETABLES

 

Beet	Beetroot
Bende	Ladies finger
Botate	Potatoes
Dudi	Pumpkin
Gossalim	Ridge gourd
Godd konngham	Sweet potatoes
Gajor	Carrot
Kobi	Cabbage
Kande	Onions
Karanthe	Bitter gourd
Mullo	Radish
Musgha-sango	Drumstick
Mirsang (vodli)	Capsicum
Methi baji	Fenugreek leaves
Ollbim	Mushrooms
Phool kobi	Cauliflower
Poddolim	Snake gourd
Panchvim kellim	Plantain
Palak baji	Spinach
Tovxem	Cucumber
Tambdi bhaji	Amaranth
Tomat	Tomato
Vainghem	Brinjal
Vatane	Peas
Wal papdi	Field beans/ French beans

 

KNOW YOUR FRUIT

 

Ap’pol	Apple
Ambo	Mango
Anter	Custard apple
Anjeer	Figs
Chikoo	Chickoo
Chiptam	Gooseberries
Dalim	Pomogranate
Draksha (Daku)	Grapes
Doodi	Pumpkin
Foggam/ mutlem	Cashew fruits
Kellem	Banana
Kalling	Water-melon
Khazur	Dates
Kaz	Cashew fruits
Khubani	Apricot
Limbo	Lemon
Mossumbi	Sweet lemon
Nashpati	Pears
Ondros	Pineapple
Ponnos	Jackfruit
Per	Guavas
Popai	Papaya
Sotram	Oranges
Xitafoll	Custard apple
Zamb	Love apple
Zamblam	Jamun     KNOW YOUR TREES
Ambo		Mango tree
Anvalle		Emblic myrobalan
Billamad		Fish tail palm
Bor		Indian jujube
Chinch		Tamarind tree
Khajur		Wild date palm
Kaju		Cashew tree
Kollom		Graft
Mad		Coconut tree
Moi		Jhingan
Mushing		Drumstick tree
Neerpannas		Bread fruit
Nilgiri		Gum tree or eucalyptus
Nivolkanti		Cactus
Onvoll (onvlam0		Indian elm
Ponnas		Jackfruit tree
Pimpal		Peepal
Pangara		Indian coral
Rumodd		Gular
Suri zad		Casuarina tree (beef wood)
Shisham		Rose wood
Vad		Banyan
Zamboll		Jamun

 

 

KNOW  YOUR  BODY

 

Aand (Koyo)	Testes
Angto	Thumb
Antkoddio	Intestines
Bombli	Navel
Borio	Ribs
Botam	Fingers
Bokdea hard	French beard
Buz	Shoulder
Chorbi	Fat
Chinv	Nipples
Dant (ek)	Tooth
Dant (khub)	Teeth
Dolle	Eyes
Dolleanchem dampnem	Eyelid
Dolleavoir kensanchem ark	Eyebrow
Dipor	Knee
Fatt	Back
Fatikonno	Backbone
Ghupit bhag (F)	Vagina
Gupit bhag (F)	Penis
Gham	Sweat
Gollo	Throat
Golleacho munno	Adam’s apple
Gall	Cheeks
Gallio	Sidelocks
Had	Bone
Haat	Hand
Haddem	Chest
Jib	Tongue
Khaadki	Chin
Khaad	Beard
Kan	Ears
Kens	Hair
Kansul	Temple
Kopol	Forehead
Kalliz	Heart
Kopiz	Liver
Kidney	Kidney
Kat	Skin
Kopor	Elbow
Khank	Armpits
Kombor	Waist
Kule	Buttocks
Luti	Saliva
Man	Neck
Mendu	Brain
Mixio	Moustache
Mome	Breast
Mut	Urine
Nak	Nose
Nakache burak	Nostrils
Nad	Pulse
Naktam	Nails
Otmo	Soul (self)
Payom	Leg
Pot	Abdomen
Pint	Gall, bile
Pochkoto	Bladder
Payam pond	Sole
Rogot	Blood
Shirro	Veins/vessels
Sansnolli	Windpipe
Talot	Palm
Tond	Mouth
Tokli	Head
Vont	Lips
Xentam	Pubic hair
Zangdam	Thighs

 

 

KNOW  YOUR  BIRDS

 

Bodhok	Duck
Bodhok	Swan
Bodkachem pil	Duckling
Bulbul	Nightingale
Bolar	Crane (white)
Bok’kem	Crane (brown)
Garud	Eagle
Ghid	Vultures
Gugum	Owl
Kavlo	Crow
Kombi	Hen
Kombo	Cock/rooster
Kombye pil	Chicken
Koggull	Cuckoo
Kirkiro	Kingfisher
Kovdo	Partridge
Kupator	Magpie
Lahn sovnem	Swallow
Lahn rokdench udpi sovnem	Sparrow
Landor	Peahen
Mhor	Peacock
Mhorinn	Peahen
Popot	Parrot
Parvo	Dove
Panko	Bat
Sadori	Myna

 

 

KNOW  YOUR  ANIMALS

 

Bokdi	Goat
Boil	Ox
Channi	Squirrel
Dukor	Pig
Ghodo	Horse
Ghodi	Mare
Gaddanv	Ass/donkey
Ghendo	Rhinoceros
Hati	Elephant
Haran	Deer
Haran (kasturi)	Musk-deer
Jiraff	Giraffe
Kollo	Fox
Kolli	Vixen
Kutro	Dog
Kolli	Bitch
Kangaroo	Kangaroo
Moongus	Mongoose
Mazor	Cat
Mendro	Sheep
Makodd	Monkey
Randukor	Boar
Sonso	Rabbit
Shiv	Lion
Sunno	Dog
Undir	Rat
Undir (shetantlo)	Mole
Vasvel	Bear
Vunt	Camel
Wagh	Tiger
Wagh (chitto)	Leopard/panther

 

 

 

 

--
Tony Martin
Teacher Grade I
Freelance Journalist
Author
Copy/Content Writing
http://www.facebook.com/tonymartingoa
Galgibaga, Canacona

[Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا‎]

Extremely good listing, Bro. Tony. Now all's that left to be done is for someone to illustrate this and produce a book... (of course I'm not suggesting copyright violation!) FN

[Janet Rubinoff]

Thanks, Tony for this fishy list.� I have most of these scattered in my field notes, but this is great to have all the Konkani names in one place!
�� So much appreciated (also the spices & other terms).� I forget a lot of my Konkani when I am back in Canada for several years.
��� Was great to meet you in summer of 2011!
� Best,� Janet Rubinoff

On 12-12-26 6:16 AM, Tony Martin wrote:

Konkani � English�

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Mud�doshi

Lady fish

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Mok�ko

Maize

Nachne/gonde	Ragee
Phov	Pressed rice/flattened
Rawa	Semolina
Shevyo	Vermicelli
Sorad	Barley
Tandool	Rice
Toor dal	Pigeon pea (Split Red gram)

Ud�danchi dal	Split black gram
Vatane	Peas

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KNOW� YOUR� VEGETABLES

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KNOW YOUR FRUIT

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Ap�pol	Apple		�
Ambo	Mango		�
Anter	Custard apple		�
Anjeer	Figs		�
Chikoo	Chickoo		�
Chiptam	Gooseberries		�
Dalim	Pomogranate		�
Draksha (Daku)	Grapes		�
Doodi	Pumpkin		�
Foggam/ mutlem	Cashew fruits		�
Kellem	Banana		�
Kalling	Water-melon		�
Khazur	Dates		�
Kaz	Cashew fruits		�
Khubani	Apricot		�
Limbo	Lemon		�
Mossumbi	Sweet lemon		�
Nashpati	Pears		�
Ondros	Pineapple		�
Ponnos	Jackfruit		�
Per	Guavas		�
Popai	Papaya		�
Sotram	Oranges		�
Xitafoll	Custard apple		�
Zamb	Love apple		�
Zamblam �	Jamun � � KNOW YOUR TREES		�

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KNOW� YOUR� BODY

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Golleacho munno

Adam�s apple

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KNOW� YOUR� BIRDS

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Bodhok	Duck
Bodhok	Swan
Bodkachem pil	Duckling
Bulbul	Nightingale
Bolar	Crane (white)

Bok�kem

Crane (brown)

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--
Tony Martin
Teacher Grade I
Freelance Journalist
Author
Copy/Content Writing
http://www.facebook.com/tonymartingoa

Galgibaga, Canacona --
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[befrank befrank]

Very glad you keep the translation of Goan words to English handy. God bless your ways. But kindly let me know as to what is the English word of BANOSHI fish  in English. It is zig zag pattern fish darkish grey in color

[Albert Pinto]

Dear  befrank befrank,

I think regarding your question, you should check this particular site. You might get your answer.

Here is the link:  
Fish Names | Konkani Fish Names In English

[Celestino Pinto]

What is Anvre (aumre) in English? It is a flat white bean. A little bitter in taste.

[Frederick FN Noronha]

Avrem sometimes get called navy beans. See one recipe involving the same here:

https://keeptrying.wordpress.com/2006/06/28/avre-bendi-navy-beans-in-a-coconut-chilly-and-tamarind-curry/

Wikipedia says: "The navy bean, haricot bean, pearl haricot bean,^[3] Boston bean,^[4] white pea bean,^[5] or pea bean^[6] is a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) native to the Americas, where it was first domesticated.^[7] It is a dry white bean that is smaller than many other types of white beans, and has an oval, slightly flattened shape.^[3] It features in such dishes as baked beans,^[3] various soups such as Senate bean soup,^[8] and bean pies."

Btw, for you or anyone interested in food, check out the Goan Food WIthout A Fuss whatsapp group here:

https://chat.whatsapp.com/E9C7QrnIok4L98cnoJL5wD

FN

[alan machado]

Avre is the Kannada name for hyacinth bean. It was domesticated in Africa and arrived in Harappa multiple times. It is grown extensively in Karnataka during the. Winter season. Dorian fuller has studied and written papers of this. Explained in my book Discovering India Anew